TUGCON; Open Ocean Tow

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is seeking information about the price and availability of U.S. flag, Jones Act, and ocean-certified tugs capable of towing a barge derrick crane. The requirement is for one voyage from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, HI. The tug must meet certain requirements, including being built in 1970 or later, having a sufficient bollard pull, and being fully bunkered for the voyage. The contractor must also provide a comprehensive towing package, including a completed U.S. Navy Towing Manual Appendix H, steady state tow line tension calculations, and a sketch of the tow configuration. • The tug must be U.S. flag, Jones Act, and ocean-certified • The tug must be capable of towing a barge derrick crane • The tug must meet certain requirements, including being built in 1970 or later and having a sufficient bollard pull • The contractor must provide a comprehensive towing package • The contractor must coordinate all onsite visits required for ABS representative to witness testing and inspections